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Ladies Who Ride! Profile: Diane Charlton
MoreBikes had a chat recently with Diane, who is medically retired, 52 and lives in Rugby. She rides a superb 1450cc fuel-injected Harley-Davidson FatBoy trike. Make sure you read all of this - Diane is [keep reading...]
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5000 miles around the UK on an electric bike – for under £19!
Curt Langan has just completed a 5000-mile circumnavigation of the UK in 21 days, riding an electric Zero S motorcycle. Is this the proof we've been waiting for that you can cover big miles on [keep reading...]
The best routes in Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons you simply have to try…
Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons are full of great motorbike routes, ranging from fast and flowing A-roads to nadgery passes. What combines all the routes is the spectacular scenery that these National Parks have to offer.
The in’s and out’s of motorcycle insurance
Motorcycle insurance is different to cars. Bike crashes tend to cause much more damage to the bike, but less to other vehicles and/or people.
Ladies Who Ride! Clare Hodgson
We caught up with Ward administrator Clare Hodgson, 44, from near Wrexham, who rides a 2010 Triumph Street Triple. Clare and her 2010 Triumph Street Triple What got you into motorcycling? "I Started [keep reading...]
Ladies Who Ride: Reviews! HJC i70 Astro
Review by Jessica Little: Jessica in the HJC i70 Astro motorcycle helmet A helmet is the most important piece of equipment bikers own, and somewhat surprisingly, it’s the only piece of protective gear [keep reading...]
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7 motorcycling myths that simply aren’t true
All the answers to all the nonsense you'll hear from parents, aunties, friends and colleagues when you tell them you want to learn to ride a bike.
Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village
On Sunday 3rd October, Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire will host their 4th Annual Classic Motorcycle Day.
Best motorcycle routes in Dartmoor and Exmoor: maps and .gpx files
There’s some spectacular riding down in the south west corner of the UK. With two distinct coastlines and two National Parks, Devon’s the place to go if you’re looking for dramatic scenery and top riding all in one spot. From dramatic seascapes and wide-open moorland to nadgery little lanes and picturesque towns and villages, this little corner of England really is a paradise for bikers.
GP for the masses…
Way back in 2002 Ducati surprised the biking world when it showcased its new V4-powered sportsbike: the GP3. It was to hit the MotoGP scene in time for the 2003 season, with Loris Capirossi and [keep reading...]
BLOG: Welcome back to Motorcycle Live!
‘Welcome Back’ is the new slogan for the return of Motorcycle Live this December (4th-12th) after a year in exile due to the pandemic, and a welcome return it will most certainly be – injecting some additional normality back into the motorcycle industry’s social calendar.
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi wants to RACE in 2021.
Nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi has hinted that he wants to continue racing next year, during an interview with his Yamaha teammate Maverick Vinales. In the interview with commentator Matt Birt, Rossi spoke about his [keep reading...]
MV Agusta’s President confirms “an adventure bike is coming”.
In an interview with Motociclismo.it, Timur Sardarov the President of MV Agusta has been speaking about the Italian factory's plans for the future – and the big news is that there’s an adventure bike on [keep reading...]
2020 Honda Fireblade – a chat with the engineer behind the bike
The 2020 CBR1000RR R Fireblade in all its glory at Milan While we were at the EICMA show the other week, we grabbed a chat with Yuzuru Ishikawa, the Large Project Leader for the 2020 [keep reading...]
Honda VFR800X Crossrunner: Long-term review – part two
The Honda VFR800X is so popular with Motorcycle Sport & Leisure staff that Roger is planning on hiding the keys.
Yamaha Niken: Long-term road test – part five
Plenty of varied outings on the Yamaha Niken this month have helped me learn it all the more, and on the whole appreciation for it pretty much remains firmly intact.
BMW R1250GS Adventure TE: Long-term review – part 3
More miles means more insights, and Mikko Nieminen is still learning more about the big BMW R1250GS adventure bike…
Choosing the right motorcycle insurance policy
Just bought your first set of wheels? Before you head out on the open road, you need to take out an insurance policy to ensure you and your pride and joy are protected.
Everything you need to know about motorcycle insurance
Do you know whether you’ve got TPFT or fully comprehensive? Do you know what the difference is? We’ve put together a handy guide with OnTwoWheels to make insuring your pride and joy as easy as possible.
Motorbikes 101: Every type of motorbike explained
Back in the early days, a motorbike was an engine, two wheels, handlebars, and a seat. Nice and simple. And then someone inverted marketing. So now we have motorcycles for all purposes and images.
VIDEO: SuperBikers 1982. Road racing, flat tracking and motocross in ONE RACE.
We’ve just been watching this brilliant piece of archive TV from 80s America; the 1982 SuperBikers Race. A made-for-TV special event thought up by the team at ABC’s Wide World of Sports – the SuperBikers [keep reading...]
VIDEO: History of the Hill Climb. Archive footage from 30’s USA.
We’ve just been sent this lovely archive footage, which shows a hill climb event in 1930s America. It’s been posted on the ReelNostalgia YouTube channel, which features an abundance of archive video from across the [keep reading...]
VIDEO: Amazing ARCHIVE footage of the 1964 Moto-Cross Grand Prix at CADWELL PARK.
We’ve just been sent this BRILLIANT archive clip from British Pathe, which shows the 1964 Moto-Cross Grand Prix at Cadwell Park. It’s an amazing look back at the history of British motorcycle racing. Well worth [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Kreiga
Launching your company by facing a lawsuit? Not the ideal start for a fledgling organisation! Yet this is what faced Dom Longman and Michael Cottam. High-end, top quality luggage for motorcyclists wasn’t readily available in [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Furygan
French motorcycle clothing specialist Furygan was formed in 1969 by Jacques Segura. As the name implies (“gant” being French for “gloves”), they started out making gloves for the cycle, ski and motorcycling sectors. Mr Segura [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Clean My Ride
Combined bikewash degreaser for motorcycles, cycles, karts, cars, motor homes, caravans, boats Like so many products, Clean MyRide saw it’s genesis from not being able to find something that perfectly filled a need. [keep reading...]
Yamaha Niken: Long-term road test – part five
Plenty of varied outings on the Yamaha Niken this month have helped me learn it all the more, and on the whole appreciation for it pretty much remains firmly intact.
BMW R1250GS Adventure TE: Long-term review – part 3
More miles means more insights, and Mikko Nieminen is still learning more about the big BMW R1250GS adventure bike…
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Grand Tourer review – part two
The Kawasaki Versys has gone through its first service and the touring world is finally Bertie’s lobster. Here's part two of the bike's long-term review and road test.
Triumph 1200 Scrambler XC: Long-term review and road test
Matt came back from the Triumph Scrambler launch a few months ago with a perma-grin on his face. But will he still enjoy the bike as a long-termer?
Everything you need to know about motorcycle insurance
Do you know whether you’ve got TPFT or fully comprehensive? Do you know what the difference is? We’ve put together a handy guide with OnTwoWheels to make insuring your pride and joy as easy as possible.
Motorbikes 101: Every type of motorbike explained
Back in the early days, a motorbike was an engine, two wheels, handlebars, and a seat. Nice and simple. And then someone inverted marketing. So now we have motorcycles for all purposes and images.
Happy Retirement Biking – part 12: Technology in bikes
Technology in bikes. A couple of my older biking friends know everything there is to know about their classic bikes.
Happy Retirement Biking – part 11: Touring kit for all weathers
In today’s column, I will be looking at some of the things we need to take into consideration when planning a tour in older age.
VIDEO: History of the Hill Climb. Archive footage from 30’s USA.
We’ve just been sent this lovely archive footage, which shows a hill climb event in 1930s America. It’s been posted on the ReelNostalgia YouTube channel, which features an abundance of archive video from across the [keep reading...]
VIDEO: Amazing ARCHIVE footage of the 1964 Moto-Cross Grand Prix at CADWELL PARK.
We’ve just been sent this BRILLIANT archive clip from British Pathe, which shows the 1964 Moto-Cross Grand Prix at Cadwell Park. It’s an amazing look back at the history of British motorcycle racing. Well worth [keep reading...]
Take a look inside the Dainese archive
The Dainese archive houses over 1000 gloves, suits and boots that have helped make motorcycling history over the past forty years and now you can see inside, thanks to Archived – the fourth episode of [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Furygan
French motorcycle clothing specialist Furygan was formed in 1969 by Jacques Segura. As the name implies (“gant” being French for “gloves”), they started out making gloves for the cycle, ski and motorcycling sectors. Mr Segura [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Clean My Ride
Combined bikewash degreaser for motorcycles, cycles, karts, cars, motor homes, caravans, boats Like so many products, Clean MyRide saw it’s genesis from not being able to find something that perfectly filled a need. [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Cardo Systems
Cardo Systems pioneered the motorcycle communications market 15 years ago, when it launched the world’s first motorcycle Bluetooth headset - and since then, the company has been constantly innovating to achieve its mission of ‘making [keep reading...]
SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Bike-Seal
A punctured tyre, bad on any vehicle, especially on a bike (ever tried pushing a bike with a completely flat tyre? And that’s if you’ve stayed on). Puncture repair kits are useful, but what if [keep reading...]
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